Bardic: Quest for Love

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Bardic: Quest for Love is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Breadwork Games and was released on February 14, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Bardic: Quest for Love" is an adventure/dating sim game where players manage a tavern in the magical city of Deepharbor as either Edmond or Edna. With a time limit of four weeks, players must revive the struggling tavern while navigating challenges of city life, love, and adventure. The game offers a quirky and immersive experience for fans of medieval fantasy and dating sims.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story6 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features charming characters and a memorable story, with fun dialogue and humorous D&D references.
The art style is cute and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
The tavern management gameplay is surprisingly enjoyable and adds a strategic element to the game.

The game is plagued by bugs, including freezing conversations and issues with gameplay mechanics that can lead to frustration.
There is a lack of tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand certain gameplay elements.
While the game has strong potential, it still requires significant polishing to reach its full potential.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Bardic: Quest for Love" features a memorable and whimsical story filled with charming characters and humorous D&D references, making it a delightful experience for fans of social RPGs and visual novels. The game's cute graphics and engaging tavern gameplay add to its appeal, presenting a love letter to creativity and passion that resonates with its nerdy, lovestruck audience. Overall, it is described as a fun and refreshing addition to any game library.
- “The characters and story are quite memorable, and all of the D&D references are hilarious.”
- “Bardic: Quest for Love is a love letter to the passion and creativity held by its team and creator.”
- “Bardic: Quest for Love is a game made for the nerdy, lovestruck population that is a breath of fresh air for anyone's library.”
- “Bardic: Quest for Love has a charming visual style, but the story feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “The characters are visually appealing, but their development is minimal and predictable.”
- “While the game is visually delightful, the narrative fails to engage and leaves much to be desired.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a charming blend of light RPG mechanics and social interactions, set against a comedic backdrop. While the initial experience, particularly in the tavern, can be confusing and lacks fullscreen support, it ultimately enhances the overall narrative with memorable characters and engaging moments between story beats.
- “It's a lighthearted comedy with light RPG mechanics and fun social interaction.”
- “The tavern gameplay between story beats is honestly a neat surprise!”
- “To make a long story short, Bardic has amazing characters that I will soon not forget, and while the gameplay that ties it together could have a smoother start, it does help tie the whole package together!”
- “The gameplay when you open the tavern wasn't easy to figure out and made me believe it was bugged again, especially since there's no fullscreen.”
- “To make a long story short, bardic has amazing characters that I will soon not forget, and while the gameplay that ties it together could have a smoother start, it does help tie the whole package together.”
- “The gameplay when you open the tavern wasn't easy to figure out and made me believe it was bugged again, especially since there's no fullscreen.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its fun and engaging dialogue as well as the cute artwork that complements the comedic elements. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the enjoyable experience.
- “I'm only a little ways into the game so far, but it's been incredibly fun and funny!”
- “The artwork is cute and, most importantly, the dialogue is funny and cool!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as bouncy and charming, contributing to the overall appeal despite the team's limited experience in game development. The original compositions enhance the handmade aesthetic of the game.
- “The vast majority of the team has had little to no experience with the game making process, yet there is still a charm that permeates through every detail, from the handmade sprites to the original music.”
- “The music is bouncy.”
- “The vast majority of the team has had little to no experience with the game making process yet there is still a charm that permeates through every detail, from the handmade sprites and the original music.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Bardic: Quest for Love" are widely praised for their charm and cuteness, with characters that exude charisma. The artwork complements the game's humorous dialogue, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
- “Bardic: Quest for Love is a very charming game visually; the graphics are so dang cute to look at, and most if not all the characters are just oozing with charisma!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game refreshing, particularly appreciating its wholesome content that deviates from traditional gaming experiences. This unique approach resonates well with fans of Dungeons & Dragons, offering a heartfelt and uplifting narrative.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be highly unstable, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience.
- “But it is still extremely buggy.”